North Shore Events

Each small town celebrates nature, arts and history, the great outdoors, local and regional talents, holidays and community. And you’re invited to join in. This North Shore Calendar of Events lists all kinds of goings-on; guided hikes, 99-mile bike races, fine art exhibits, pie-eating contests, solstice celebrations, historical talks, workshops, classes, summer festivals, small town parades, and the annual lighting of Split Rock Lighthouse.

Check out what’s going on during your visit!

Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Kris Kieper

October 5, 2024 - October 19, 2024

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Split Rock Lighthouse

Photography & Art at the Rock, a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape and [...]

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Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition

October 12, 2024 - November 3, 2024

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery

Join us for our latest gallery exhibition, Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition: By Land and Sea, featuring artist Tom Dimock. Displaying skill in both [...]

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Fall Break Weekend

October 17, 2024 - October 19, 2024

9:00 am

Grand Marais Art Colony

Fall Break Weekend is for the creative learner in us all. Along with one and two-day class options (art Journaling, Spontaneous Process Painting) we host [...]

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Grand Marais Apple Festival

October 17, 2024 - October 19, 2024

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Community Orchard

Don't miss the 6th Annual Grand Marais Apple Festival Oct. 17-19, 2024. Thursday, 5-6:30pm, The Hub, downtown Grand Marais Taste the lates apple varieties from [...]

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Moose Madness 2024

October 18, 2024 - October 19, 2024

All Day

Downtown Grand Marais

Moose Madness Family Festival The Moose is Loose in Grand Marais during the annual Moose Madness Family Festival! This annual event is the ultimate family-focused [...]

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North House Folk School Family Weekend

October 18, 2024 - October 19, 2024

All Day

North House Folk School

Here in Minnesota, kids get a long weekend in October known to most as “MEA.” Use that school break for a folk school break and [...]

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Fresh Hop Fest

October 19, 2024

All Day

Castle Danger Brewery

Fresh Hop Fest: Join us at the Castle Danger taproom for Fresh Hop Fest 2024! 🍺 Small batch fresh hop beers on tap! 🍺 Mosaic [...]

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Two Harbors Stone Stash

October 19, 2024

All Day

Two Harbors

Two Harbors Stone Stash: In collaboration with Joe Baltich Art, of the Ely Stone Stash events. A public art, outdoor event where local artists create [...]

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Pebble Beach History Tour at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

October 19, 2024

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

Pebble Beach History Tour at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park: Little Two Harbors was once a small fishing village in the cove where many go [...]

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Oktoberfest

October 19, 2024

2:00 pm

Silver Bay Liquor

Oktoberfest at the Silver Bay lounge! We will be having lively Oktoberfest style music by:Gavin LeBlanc & Dave Moore prior to Steven Solkela from 4p.m. [...]

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Bobs Stairs Guided Hike at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

October 19, 2024

2:15 pm - 3:45 pm

Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

State Parks

Bobs Stairs Guided Hike at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park: Join us on a guided hike down Bob's Stairs to a beautiful cove on Lake [...]

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Harvest Potluck and Dance Party

October 19, 2024

5:30 pm

Colvill Town Hall

Harvest Potluck and Dance Party: everyone is invited to the annual harvest potluck, featuring delcious food, fun dancing, games and prizes. New this year - [...]

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Andy Hauswirth

October 19, 2024

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages

Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Andy Hauswirth in the fireside room and bar. Come enjoy great food and live [...]

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